The Nevada Democrat had a “non-elective” procedure to correct a “hereditary condition” at a Washington area hospital and his doctors are advising him to take a few weeks of medical leave before returning to the Capitol, a spokesman told POLITICO.

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Horsford, 40, was informed that he needed the surgery during a recent annual check-up and is expected to make a full recovery after a period of medically mandated leave.

“The congressman appreciates the concern and prayers of his constituents and colleagues and looks forward to returning to work shortly. While he is out on medical leave, Rep. Horsford will be regularly briefed on congressional actions and his district,” his office said in a statement.

Horsford was elected to Nevada’s new Fourth District last year after serving as the state’s first African-American Senate Majority leader and also its youngest in history. He is also the first African-American to represent Nevada in Congress.